Cal Tjader

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Born
16 July 1925
Born In
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died
5 May 1982 (aged 56)
Cal Tjader (July 16, 1925–May 5, 1982) was an American musician. Unlike other American musicians who experimented with the music from Cuba, the Caribbean, and Latin America, he never abandoned it, performing it until his death. Tjader (pronounced "chay-der") primarily played the vibraphone. He was also accomplished on the drums, bongos, congas, timpani, and the piano. He worked with numerous musicians from several cultures. He is often linked to the development of and . Although fusing with music is often categorized as "… read more
Cal Tjader (July 16, 1925–May 5, 1982) was an American musician. Unlike other American musicians who experimented with the music from Cuba, the Caribbean, and Latin America, he never abandoned it, performing it until his death. Tjader (pronounced "chay-der") primaril… read more
Cal Tjader (July 16, 1925–May 5, 1982) was an American musician. Unlike other American musicians who experimented with the music from Cuba, the Caribbean, and Latin America, he never abandoned it, performing it until his death. Tjader (pronounced "chay-der") primarily played the vibraphone. He was also accomplished on the drums, bongos, … read more

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1 Play track The Prophet Aquarius
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2 Play track Invitation - Instrumental Invitation - Instrumental
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3 Play track The Shining Sea A Time for Love
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4 Play track Black Orchid Black Orchid
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5 Play track Talkin' Verve: Roots Of Acid Jazz Soul Sauce
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6 Play track Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof Samba de Orfeu
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7 Play track Jazz Masters 39: Cal Tjader Leyte
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8 Play track Jazz Masters 39: Cal Tjader Curacao
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9 Play track The Prophet Warm Song
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10 Play track Several Shades Of Jade / Breeze From The East Sake and Greens
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    1963 · 11 tracks

    Breeze from the East
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    1 Nov 1968 · 8 tracks

    The Prophet
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    Latin Kick
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    1 Jan 1965 · 12 tracks

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